TV Special
Description
Meat Alexandria, known as Meat-kun, hails from the Churrasco Clan on Planet Kinniku. His father, Mince, entrusted him to King Mayumi Kinniku of the Kinniku tribe for the planet's welfare, forging a deep, non-blood connection to the Kinniku royal family.
Standing roughly 100 cm tall, Meat-kun bears the Japanese hiragana characters for "niku" (meat) on his forehead and wears distinctive round glasses. The Kinniku Clan's KIN mark, resembling the old JIS Mark 〄, is emblazoned on his chest. Severely impaired eyesight makes his glasses essential; damage to them renders him non-functional, necessitating spare pairs he routinely carries. His attire varies, including wrestling gear, capes, or casual clothes like a panda T-shirt.
Serving as Kinnikuman (Suguru Kinniku)'s primary aide, Meat-kun acts as trainer, strategist, and personal assistant. He initially came to Earth to retrieve the lost prince but remained when Kinnikuman chose to stay. Their brotherly bond is strong yet often strained by Kinnikuman's cowardice or laziness, prompting Meat-kun's scolding. Both remain fiercely loyal, willing to sacrifice for the other. Meat-kun addresses Kinnikuman as "Ōji" (Prince) or "Ōji-sama" early on, transitioning to "Majesty" after his coronation.
Meat-kun provides tactical support throughout Kinnikuman's adventures, both in wrestling matches and daily life. Key arcs demonstrate his resilience:
- During the Seven Devil Chōjin arc, Buffaloman dismembered him into seven pieces to force Kinnikuman into combat; he was reassembled after Kinnikuman's victory.
- He participated as a fighter in the Scramble for the Throne arc, defeating Mixer Emperor with a backdrop but losing to The Manriki.
- He survives critical injuries by entering a self-induced survival stasis state triggered by shock.
Beyond support, Meat-kun possesses basic Chōjin abilities like flight. Pressing his temples activates a light from his forehead marking. He can temporarily enlarge his body, though erratically, such as when only his head grew after consuming garlic. Intelligent, diligent, and brave, he often reacts humorously to absurd situations. He develops romantic feelings for Mari Nikaido, reuniting with her in later stories.
After Kinnikuman becomes king, Meat-kun undergoes voluntary cryogenic freezing to preserve his knowledge for future generations. Decades later, he awakens to mentor Kinnikuman's son, Mantaro Kinniku, in *Kinnikuman Nisei* (Ultimate Muscle). He calls Mantaro "Nisei" (Second Generation), guiding him as he did Suguru. During this time, he encounters his father, Mince, witnessing his death at Bone Cold's hands.
Meat-kun has two sisters, Medium Rare and Kalbi Liver, maintaining familial ties to the Kinniku dynasty. In spin-offs like *Kinnikuman Lady*, he coaches the titular character, extending his legacy as a mentor.
Standing roughly 100 cm tall, Meat-kun bears the Japanese hiragana characters for "niku" (meat) on his forehead and wears distinctive round glasses. The Kinniku Clan's KIN mark, resembling the old JIS Mark 〄, is emblazoned on his chest. Severely impaired eyesight makes his glasses essential; damage to them renders him non-functional, necessitating spare pairs he routinely carries. His attire varies, including wrestling gear, capes, or casual clothes like a panda T-shirt.
Serving as Kinnikuman (Suguru Kinniku)'s primary aide, Meat-kun acts as trainer, strategist, and personal assistant. He initially came to Earth to retrieve the lost prince but remained when Kinnikuman chose to stay. Their brotherly bond is strong yet often strained by Kinnikuman's cowardice or laziness, prompting Meat-kun's scolding. Both remain fiercely loyal, willing to sacrifice for the other. Meat-kun addresses Kinnikuman as "Ōji" (Prince) or "Ōji-sama" early on, transitioning to "Majesty" after his coronation.
Meat-kun provides tactical support throughout Kinnikuman's adventures, both in wrestling matches and daily life. Key arcs demonstrate his resilience:
- During the Seven Devil Chōjin arc, Buffaloman dismembered him into seven pieces to force Kinnikuman into combat; he was reassembled after Kinnikuman's victory.
- He participated as a fighter in the Scramble for the Throne arc, defeating Mixer Emperor with a backdrop but losing to The Manriki.
- He survives critical injuries by entering a self-induced survival stasis state triggered by shock.
Beyond support, Meat-kun possesses basic Chōjin abilities like flight. Pressing his temples activates a light from his forehead marking. He can temporarily enlarge his body, though erratically, such as when only his head grew after consuming garlic. Intelligent, diligent, and brave, he often reacts humorously to absurd situations. He develops romantic feelings for Mari Nikaido, reuniting with her in later stories.
After Kinnikuman becomes king, Meat-kun undergoes voluntary cryogenic freezing to preserve his knowledge for future generations. Decades later, he awakens to mentor Kinnikuman's son, Mantaro Kinniku, in *Kinnikuman Nisei* (Ultimate Muscle). He calls Mantaro "Nisei" (Second Generation), guiding him as he did Suguru. During this time, he encounters his father, Mince, witnessing his death at Bone Cold's hands.
Meat-kun has two sisters, Medium Rare and Kalbi Liver, maintaining familial ties to the Kinniku dynasty. In spin-offs like *Kinnikuman Lady*, he coaches the titular character, extending his legacy as a mentor.